The Glasshouse introduces the Music Pass initiative, bringing the joy of music to every newborn in the North East
Imagine introducing your little one to the joy of live music from the very start. That’s exactly what you can do with the new Music Pass, announced by The Glasshouse International Centre for Music. The innovative Music Pass initiative is a pioneering programme aimed at introducing the magic of...
New North East cultural partnerships announced
Northumbria University has announced partnerships with two of the North East’s largest cultural organisations in a move that will cement the region’s reputation for excellence in the cultural and creative industries. Northumbria has joined forces with both Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums (TWAM) – the regional museum, art...
Karim Zeroual on getting to ‘Move it Move it’ as King Julian in Madagascar The Musical
Karim Zeroual leads the cast of the UK tour of brand-new Madagascar the Musical as the hilarious King Julien when it visits Newcastle Theatre Royal (Wed 10 – Sat 13 Jul 2024). Best known for anchoring CBBC and reaching the final of Strictly Come Dancing in 2019; we spoke...
Ward Hadaway announces six new appointments to support ambitious growth plans
Ward Hadaway’s affordable housing team has announced new leadership and the appointment of two new partners, an associate, two solicitors and an affordable housing conveyancer, highlighting the firm’s continued growth and commitment to the sector. Last year, the team, which is part of the broader built environment group at...
Historic Spanish galleon sails into the Tyne – floating museum
NE1, Newcastle City Council, and the Port of Tyne have joined forces to secure a historic Spanish galleon visit to Newcastle for the first time, as part of its sailing tour of UK ports. The eye-catching floating museum ship will sail up the Tyne and moor at Spiller’s Quay...
Wesley Square gets new artwork in time for NE1’s Summer in the City
Newcastle’s Quayside is gearing up for another fabulous NE1 Summer in the City and the now-famous mural on Wesley Square has a stunning and colourful new design for the season, delivered by internationally renowned artist Andy Welland. Working with Unit 44, Accent London and the London Mural Company, NE1...
Sand martin chicks spotted for first time ever at Wearside wetland reserve
The first ever sand martin chicks have been spotted at WWT Washington Wetland Centre just months after the birds first arrived at the reserve. Arriving for the season in late March, sand martins were quick to find and show interest in the artificial nesting bank – which was built...
Join this year’s Pride in the City March
NORTHERN Pride, has announced that registrations are now open for its annual March, which will take place on Saturday 20 July 2024, to celebrate Pride in the City, presented in partnership with Newcastle NE1. The March will begin at 12pm, starting from the Civic Centre. Those taking part will...
Beamish Museum prepares to open new 1950s and Georgian exhibits
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is preparing to open its newest exhibits – a Georgian tavern and pottery, and 1950s cinema and shops, marking the culmination of the biggest capital development in the museum’s history. The Drovers Tavern, serving a Georgian-inspired menu, and pottery, where visitors can...
Gateshead primary school children visit Lilidorei thanks to funding from local law firm
More than 100 Gateshead school children visited the magical kingdom of Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden, thanks to a £1,550 grant from local law firm Muckle LLP. Lilidorei provided free entry to 107 pupils from Kelvin Grove Primary School, Gateshead, with a grant from The Muckle Fund at the...